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KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee-owned materials engineering firm, internationally recognized as a leading expert in corrosion protection and asset integrity celebrating 75 years of excellence. Five business units comprise the $40 million enterprise offering a broad range of coatings, steel, concrete fabrication and building envelope inspection, evaluation, and testing services in nearly every market and industry. KTA is a highly sought-after partner providing customer-driven innovation, cutting edge technology, and world-class service delivery for the protection of our clients’ assets and the world’s infrastructure.

We have a tremendous opportunity for a full-time Safety and Health (S&H) Professional to help mitigate exposures for a 300-person company with approximately 150 field inspectors working in diverse and challenging environments as well as laboratory staff working in nine laboratories, and our office and professional staff. We are looking for the best and brightest candidate with experience in the construction industry who can help us maintain our safety culture and maintain/lower key safety performance metrics including our EMR and TRIR.

This is a challenging position that requires a unique combination of occupational health and safety knowledge, laboratory safety, and construction hazard recognition and avoidance techniques.  You’ll know you’ve been successful when within 12 months you have:

+ Become the recognized, approachable “go-to” for S&H questions/concerns;

+ Maintained currency of written safety and health compliance programs;

+ Reviewed Pre-job Hazard Assessment forms and addressed concerns;

+ Conducted laboratory, shop, and field safety audits of KTA staff for safety conformance;

+ Reduced internal accident rates through ownership, training, and direction of KTA’s S&H program;

+ Improved and maintained safety culture throughout the company; and

+ Engaged with S&H professionals from 15 companies who are members of the Construction Solutions Insurance captive with whom KTA participates.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline - CSP certification preferred. Knowledge of construction health and safety practices, OSHA General Industry and Construction standards, laboratory safety, as well as ISNetworld is desirable.  Experience developing and reviewing safety and health programs, and developing and delivering safety training is preferred. The position may also involve asbestos assessments, industrial hygiene air sampling and engagement in the management of hazardous waste. The incumbent must be self-motivated and able to work independently.

This position will be based out of Pittsburgh, PA at KTA’s newly constructed corporate headquarters near the Pittsburgh International Airport.  This is not a hybrid position.  It will require face time in the Pittsburgh office as well as travel to conduct safety audits and attend two safety captive meetings yearly.

Physical requirements: Close, distance, depth vision and ability to adjust focus; ability to hear, speak, climb and work from heights, work in confined spaces, and walk on uneven terrain; and ability to work outside on occasion.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401k with 3% matching, and much more! KTA is a casual, friendly workplace, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an 100% employee-owned company voted a 2024 Top Workplace in Pittsburgh! KTA is a company run with family-inspired values and ethics, where diverse perspectives, experiences, and capabilities are embraced and valued. The employees of KTA are dedicated to making each other, the company and our clients successful. We believe that serving our clients as we want to be served results in long lasting business relationships. We are committed to helping you take your career to a new and exciting level. At KTA, you’ll work, learn from, and become one of the best in the industry.